Md'ing forclosures...?

[Ric-san]

Ok, here is the question. Our economy is all jacked up. No need to point fingers. Fuel prices and food are off the charts. Another facet of this economic dilemma is foreclosures. I see the signs popping up all over the place, here in my county they put either yellow or orange signs that are about the size of those used in elections out in front of the property with the legal mumbo-jumbo. Has anyone just gone up to MD these, because technically if they are not occupied, they are owned by the bank (or will be soon)...any input...?

[homefire]

I would think one could be opening them self up for problems! Some one Some Place at some time could get nasty on you! Just my thoughts!

[Zman]

You could always try the bank handling the foreclousure. I know as tempting as they may be to just hunt better of seeking permission. Good luck.

[cammobunker]

Good question. Most of the foreclosures in my area are by banks or other institutions that are either out of state or in some cases other countries. Many of the Country Wide properties were bought by Deutsch Bank in Germany. It's going to be a big pain to run down who owns what and then ask for permission, and is probably going to require some long distance calling as well.
The question is, is the hassle worth the reward? If it's a much older home, it might be. If it's a newer McMansion, it's doubtful.
Without getting permission, I would certainly be leery of doing anything but maybe a front yard, lest an alert neighbor call the po-po about this guy who could be breaking in through a back door. If it's obvious all you are doing is poking around in the front yard it's probably safe enough.
Then again, I haven't tried this, so proceed at your own risk.

[wyeiwyr]

I'd think they would still have to be treated as private property!

[Hawk]

Hey Ric,

It's still someone's private property.

I wouldn't go there without the owner/bank's permission (I would have it on paper as there is no one around to vouch for you being there).

Hawk

[Tn Dirt Digger]

Sounds like stable advice to me....

[Dugday]

Would NOT recommend this by any means without permisson

[mtpockets]

I think your best bet would be to stray from those areas, and do a search on-line for proprieties that the City owns.... and detect on those....

I've been to a few when I was out in Pittsburgh for awhile....

Good Luck